How to Care for Thymus vulgaris

Korean name: 타임

This Mediterranean herb has small leaves with a strong aroma. It is commonly used in meat dishes and soups and has antibacterial properties.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean coast
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: Culinary Herb, Antibacterial, Mediterranean, Small

Care Guide

• Light: Direct sunlight for more than 6 hours
• Watering: Water when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Humidity: Prefers low humidity
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Once with slow-release fertilizer in spring

Common questions

How often should you water Thymus vulgaris?

Water when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Thymus vulgaris?

It likes Direct sunlight for more than 6 hours. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining soil.

Is Thymus vulgaris safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Thymus vulgaris good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Prefers low humidity. Fertilise Once with slow-release fertilizer in spring.